Looking for Referrals at Networking Events

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I'm steadily working my way through the course every spare minute I get. It's proving to be worth every penny. I only wish I'd known about you guys sooner.

Thank you for setting up the forum too. It will certainly come in handy for exchange of ideas, tips etc.

I most definitely intend to purchase one (even two) of the template packages and will also seriously consider the Marketing course as you suggest.

All the best to you and thank you again for your continual support.

Beth DeGraft-Johnson
www.degraft-johnsonconsulting.com

I have managed to start to look at it, just going through the course first plus before I go 100% as a VA I have to still work full time - I am planning to cut down my hours slowly though until I can eventually start out alone.

So far the documents are looking good and I have started to put my details in. Looking forward to using them and I will let you know how it goes.

Thank you again for your help. Looking forward to a long relationship with you all.

Elizabeth Brereton

I have now customised the templates that I purchased from you. Having these templates has made setting up my internal processes so much easier.

I have not yet started trading, still have some bits to sort out before I do, but I now have all my documentation in place ready for when I do start trading.

Sharon Dixon

Sometimes it’s not about whom you know, but about who they know. We’ve all heard the theory about the six degrees of separation, that you are only six people away from anyone you want to get to know. Well the same applies to business. The person you are talking to may not have any requirement for a virtual assistant but who do they know that might?

If you make an impression on the person you are talking to they will remember you and possibly refer on to you anyone who may need your services. This is particularly true at networking events, but how can you make sure that they will remember you and refer you when appropriate. How about offering a referral fee?

A referral fee can be a gift or cash and is usually related to the amount a referred new customer spends. You only pay out on the referral if the potential new client signs up so you have nothing to lose. You may want to offer a free bottle of champagne or gift vouchers for each new referral or perhaps 10% of the first invoice total. It’s up to you but it can be a very effective way of getting your contacts to refer their contacts to you.

For more information about networking, have a look at our Networking for Virtual Assistants Online Course at: http://vasuccessgroup.co.uk/virtual-assistant-online-courses/networking-for-virtual-assistants/

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The templates I have purchased from your website are fantastic – I had no idea where to start with producing these kind of documents and your forms are brilliant. I have customised and tweaked and have already put into please the Pre-consultation Questionnaire....and I look forward to using the Client Consultation form tomorrow when I meet the potential new client. The welcome pack and information pack is also extremely useful and I spent the weekend branding them all as my own.

Thank you so much for these – the process was easy to download....fast....reasonably priced...and exactly what I was after! It would have taken hours of my time had I even attempted to put these docs together myself from scratch...so thank you again! You have made my life easier and my business look more professional! I love them!

I’m sure I will be back for more!

Lisa
www.inapickle-va.com

After starting my VA business last year in the recession I was feeling that I had lost my way. I signed up to have a one to one with Justine and I was very impressed how clear everything became. It is so important to talk through your worries and fears with someone who has been there and done it.

I have revamped my website and have clearer goals than before.

I really appreciated the feedback and support that Justine provided.

Linda Nicol
www.pacentral.co.uk

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